Shreveport

We're closer to Lake Charles (LA) but we've never been to Shreveport. Thought we might try it out. I'm looking at Sam's Town. Can anyone give me information? Things to do & not to do. Thanks.

I go to Shreveport and spend the night about once a month. The rooms at Sam's Town are all recently renovated and are very nice. All the rooms have a refrigerator and large bathrooms. Ask for the river view.

When I go, I just gamble. I don't know too much about activities in the area, but it doesn't look like there's much to do.

Shreveport has several casinos: Horseshoe, Margaritaville, Sam's Town, El Dorado, Boom Town, Diamond Jacks. The El Dorado is right next door to Sam's Town so you can just walk over - it's large and nicely done. The rest of the casinos would require a car to get to. The Horseshoe (CET) is very nice and the new Margaritaville casino is smaller, but very nice also.

I think the casino food in Shreveport is generally pretty bad, but I do like the buffet at Margaritaville. I've also had decent breakfasts at Smokey Joe's in Sam's Town.

Sam's Town and the Horseshoe tend to have several promotions going on, so you might want to keep and eye out for those.

- Linda in TX

Thank you. think I'm going to make reservations at ST soon.

There is Louisiana Downs horse track. I see racing only up to Sept. 21st this year. The racing season use to run through most of October.

There is a Harrah's Casino at the track as well.

Thanks. We'll take a look at the area while we're there.